**Readings under discussion:**
A Progress Studies History of Early MIT, by Eric Gilliam —
**[Part 1:](https://www.freaktakes.com/p/a-progress-studies-history-of-early)**[ Training the engineers who built the country ](https://www.freaktakes.com/p/a-progress-studies-history-of-early)
**[Part 2:](https://goodscienceproject.org/articles/a-progress-studies-history-of-early-mit-part-2-an-industrial-research-powerhouse/)**[ An Industrial Research Powerhouse](https://goodscienceproject.org/articles/a-progress-studies-history-of-early-mit-part-2-an-industrial-research-powerhouse/)

Optionally, there is a [part 3](https://www.freaktakes.com/p/a-progress-studies-history-of-early-045?utm_source=publication-search), take a look if you are up for it, though parts 1 and 2 offer plenty to discuss.

**When & where**: Discussion will be at 6:30PM on November 12th - we meet at Vintage Wine Bar & Bookstore ([google](https://maps.app.goo.gl/rYqJ8txSHs6AyV5o6)) - 1101 E 11th St - typically upstairs.

**Who should join?**
No prior engagement with progress studies or the broader community is necessary. We welcome curious minds interested in [progress, humanism, and agency](https://blog.rootsofprogress.org/progress-humanism-agency)—whether you’re deeply invested or just exploring. Expect a range of viewpoints and constructive, thoughtful dialogue.

**Image**: 1925 aerial photo of MIT, public domain, via wikimedia commons

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